If You Only Knew
David Ford Lyrics
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Just how we feel about you,
You couldn't hurt like you do.
And if you only knew,
How everybody loves you,
You wouldn't feel so alone.
Oh what must they be thinking?
Oh what must they be thinking?
And every glance, and every shrug and gesture,
It has another meaning,
Oh what must they be thinking?
Well I know what i think..
That If You Only Knew,
Just how we feel about you,
You couldn't hurt like you do.
And if you only knew,
How everybody loves you,
You wouldn't feel so alone.
On every tongue a whisper,
Oh I know what they're saying,
Yeah I know what they're saying,
Do you see that face, it says "you have no right to be"...
Oh what must they be thinking?
Oh what must they be thinking?
Well i know what i think...
If you only knew,
Just how we feel about you,
You couldn't hurt like you do.
And if you only knew,
How good it is to see you,
You wouldn't feel so alone...
And on one day,
You may find that you're no different,
But 'til that day,
We see you waste your days away.
But if you only knew,
Just how we feel about you,
You couldn't hurt like you do.
And if you only knew,
Just how good it feels to see you,
You wouldn't feel so alone...
Don't you feel so all alone
The song "If You Only Knew" by David Ford is a powerful reflection on the impact that our words and actions can have on others. The singer is speaking directly to someone who seems to be struggling with feelings of isolation and loneliness, telling them that if they could only see how much they are loved and appreciated by those around them, they would feel less alone and less vulnerable to the hurtful words and actions of others.
The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery and emotion, exploring the many different ways that we communicate with each other and the impact that our words can have. The singer speaks of the "glances, shrugs, and gestures" that we use to convey our thoughts and feelings, and expresses a deep empathy for the pain that the other person is experiencing.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and empathy, with the singer urging the other person to see beyond their own pain and understand that they are not alone. While the lyrics are filled with sadness and empathy, there is also a sense of hope and resilience, with the singer reminding the other person that they are loved and valued, no matter what others might say or think.
Line by Line Meaning
If you only knew,
If only you could understand
Just how we feel about you,
How deeply we care and respect for you
You couldn't hurt like you do.
You wouldn't suffer pain from lack of love and support
And if you only knew,
If only you could comprehend
How everybody loves you,
How everyone admires and adores you
You wouldn't feel so alone.
You wouldn't experience loneliness and sadness
Well everybody's looking,
Everyone is watching and observing
Oh what must they be thinking?
Wondering what thoughts are going through their minds
And every glance, and every shrug and gesture,
Every look and movement has a hidden message
It has another meaning,
There's more to what meets the eye
Well I know what I think..
I have my own perception
That If You Only Knew,
If only you realized
Just how we feel about you,
The deep emotions that we hold for you
You couldn't hurt like you do.
Your pain would lessen significantly
And if you only knew,
If only you became aware
How everybody loves you,
The massive affection everyone has for you
You wouldn't feel so alone.
You wouldn't be as lonely as you feel
On every tongue a whisper,
Hushed talks on every mouth
Oh I know what they're saying,
I understand what's being discussed
Do you see that face, it says 'you have no right to be'...
Improper facial expressions displayed
Oh what must they be thinking?
What thoughts are they conceiving?
Well I know what I think...
I have my interpretation
If you only knew,
If only you had comprehension
Just how we feel about you,
The intensity of our emotions towards you.
You couldn't hurt like you do.
You wouldn't feel as much pain as you do.
And if you only knew,
And if you became aware
How good it is to see you,
The great pleasure we get out of seeing you
You wouldn't feel so alone...
You wouldn't be as lonely
And on one day,
At some point in time
You may find that you're no different,
You may realize that you aren't alone in your struggles
But 'til that day,
Until that time comes
We see you waste your days away.
We witness you squander your days and time
Don't you feel so all alone
Do you not experience intense loneliness?
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